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Couple left with $200k bill after baby born in US (www.bbc.co.uk)
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A couple were told they faced a $200,000 (£146,500) medical bill when their baby was born prematurely in the US, despite them having travel insurance which covered her pregnancy.

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[–] 10 points 6 months ago (3 children)

If the debt is large enough, the companies will use a myriad of tricks to keep the debt alive long after it is supposed to expire.

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  • [–] 4 points 6 months ago (2 children)

    Like what?

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  • [–] 4 points 6 months ago (1 child)

    They will actually make a payment in your name to the account and that will keep the debt alive for at least a year or two.

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